Description
Composition Entecavir 0.5mg
Substitutes X-Vir 0.5mg 30s, Entavir 0.5mg 10s x 3, ETV
Shipping class Room Temperature
Medicine Overview of Entehep 0.5mg 30s Tablet
Uses of Entehep 0.5mg 30s Tablet
Entehep 0.5 Tablet is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
Entehep 0.5mg 30s Tablet side effects
Common
Headache
Dizziness
Tiredness
Nausea
Dizziness
Tiredness
Nausea
How to use Entehep 0.5mg 30s Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Entehep 0.5 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Entehep 0.5mg 30s Tablet works
Entehep 0.5 Tablet is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
In Depth Information on Entehep 0.5mg 30s Tablet
Expert advice for Entehep 0.5mg 30s Tablet
- You have been prescribed Entehep 0.5 Tablet for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
- It may also be used in combination with other medicines for the treatment of HIV infections.
- Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body.
- Entehep 0.5 Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don’t drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- You may still develop infections or other illnesses associated with viral infection while taking this medication.
- You can also pass on HIV or HBV to others. Don’t share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.
- During treatment and for at least six months after stopping this medicine, regular blood tests are needed to monitor your liver function, level of hepatitis B virus and blood cells in your blood.
Entehep 0.5mg 30s Tablet related warnings
Special precautions for Entehep 0.5mg 30s Tablet
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Entehep 0.5 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
caution
Entehep 0.5 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
Entehep 0.5 Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Kidney
caution
Entehep 0.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Entehep 0.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
safe
Entehep 0.5 Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Entehep 0.5 Tablet is recommended.
What if you miss a dose of Entehep 0.5mg 30s Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Entehep 0.5 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
